Macri’s Missives: The trial of Chris Paul
Jonathan Macri is joined by two friends from his former lawyer profession — Yash Manjunath and Bernard Ozarowski — to litigate the trial of the century (or at least this offseason): Should the Knicks trade for Chris Paul?
Wildcard, Wildcat: A closer look at Tyrese Maxey
Prez and Shwinnypooh take a closer look at Kentucky’s Tyrese Maxey, and try to project the game of one of the hardest players to project in the 2020 draft.
Assessing the Knicks’ ability to trade up to No. 1 or 2 in the draft
Tyrese London takes a look at the needs of the Timberwolves and the Warriors, and whether the Knicks might have the firepower to make a bid for the No. 1 or 2 pick in the draft.
Draft Profile: Tyrese Maxey
Prez examines Tyrese Maxey, an undersized shooting guard who’s a dogged defender, but who possesses a jump shot that, as of now, is purely theoretical. Could he be the latest in a long line of Kentucky players hiding his true powers?
The case for a patient Knicks rebuild with eyes past 2021
Jeremy Cohen examines why the Knicks should operate not just this offseason, but the 2021 offseason as well, with eyes on the future and a willingness to absorb bad contracts for assets.
Macri’s Missives: Pass the Buck
Jonathan Macri is joined by Brian Sampson, AKA Bucks Film Room, to get a Milwaukee perspective on the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation following the Bucks’ ousting from the NBA playoffs. Plus, how Milwaukee might factor into the Chris Paul sweepstakes.
The case for the Knicks to trade for Chris Paul
New contributor Mike Plugh breaks down why the Knicks should trade for Chris Paul, taking on the negative perceptions of the potential deal and painting a picture of how a CP3 move could actually be a move for the Knicks’ future.
A measured and objective portrait of Knicks Assistant GM Walt Perrin
Jack Huntley examines the methodical process of Walt “The Collector” Perrin, who brings a draft reputation and track record to the Knicks that hasn’t been seen in the Mecca in years.
The Strickland Test: The ice is right
Dallas Amico introduces The Strickland Test, a very complicated and extensive legal process in which he will determine the legitimacy of concepts the Knicks could hope to employ in today’s NBA. Today: a Tom Thibodeau staple, “icing” pick-and-rolls.
Free Agent Profile: Harry Giles III
Jonathan Schulman and Matthew Miranda dive deep on Harry Giles, a big man free agent who doesn’t fill the biggest need for the Knicks in free agency, but offers tantalizing upside and a unique skillset at just 22 years old.
Guilty Conscience: 2020 Knicks draft edition
Stacy Patton reimagines Eminem’s Guilty Conscience for Leon Rose’s 2020 draft conundrums ahead.
The case for Patrick Williams; or, how to rebuild while rebuilding
Guest writer PD Web breaks down why the Knicks should look at Patrick Williams in the No. 8 spot — a raw talent, the youngest American in the draft, and a player who would let the Knicks push priorities one more year for a stacked 2021 draft class.
Draft Profile: Kira Lewis Jr.
Prez examines the game of Kira Lewis Jr., a lightning-quick young sophomore out of Alabama whose slight frame and fear of contact could hold him back in the NBA.
Trade up opportunities for the Knicks in the 2020 NBA Draft
New contributor Tyrese London examines the history of the 27th and 38th picks in the draft, and outlines a few opportunities the Knicks could look into to move up in the 20s.
Revisiting the Kristaps Porzingis trade
Shwinnypooh and Jeffrey Bellone look back on the Kristaps Porzingis trade a year and a half later and attempt to take an honest assessment of the deal that sent out a player once considered a future Knicks star, for better or worse.
Strick Knicks Hangover Fix: Back to work
JB breaks down the most important Knicks news of the week, headlined by the Knicks taking the court again! (To practice, don’t get too excited.)
The Knicks should sign Facundo Campazzo, because magic is fun
Jack Huntley outlines that while he might not be the biggest, fastest, or youngest point guard available to the Knicks this offseason, getting Facundo Campazzo could be the best move to bring fun back to Madison Square Garden.
Draft Profile: Deni Avdija
Prez breaks down the game of Deni Avdija, a do-it-all wing from Israel who could provide the Knicks a needed high-floor talent. But will his shot translate to the NBA?
Mitchell Robinson and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Contract
Jeremy Cohen dives deep into Mitchell Robinson’s contract situation, and how, while painful for fans, it could be a good idea to consider moving him via trade before his first big payday.
Macri’s Missives: How to build the Knicks to be ahead of the curve
Jonathan Macri is joined by The Strickland’s own Dallas Amico to try to learn lessons from the NBA bubble and attempt to get ahead of the curve in turning the Knicks into a contender.
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